Upper Lake Clementine Rd Access provides day-use vehicle access to the North Fork American River via a 2-mile dirt road requiring high-clearance vehicles, with a 150-vehicle parking lot that fills quickly on summer weekends (reservations required Saturdays/Sundays/holidays from Memorial Day onward).

The area offers hand-launched non-motorized watercraft access including kayaks and paddleboards, with no motorized vessels permitted, and operates seasonally from April 15 to October 14 with a $10 parking fee.

Swimming and water activities are popular, though visitors should be aware of potential cyanobacteria concerns and bring their own shade, water, and supplies as no facilities are available nearby.